Effingham County Diversity & Inclusion Conference

You are invited to join the Savannah Interagency Diversity Council and the Effingham Chamber of Commerce for a morning of dynamic conversation, diverse viewpoints, and engaging speakers as we hold the first Effingham County Diversity Conference. 

Economic growth continues to play a powerful role throughout our county - bringing not just a diversity in jobs, but a diversity in people. Successful growth hinges on our ability to balance the feeling of community and familiarity that draws people to our county, while creating a sense of belonging for our new neighbors.

Just as it does in business, a forward thinking mindset and collaborative conversations will help us lead as a diverse community. Join the conversation!

All are welcome to attend. Pre-Registration is required.
In-Person seating is limited, and pre-registration is required for admission.
The conference will also be live-streamed via Zoom. Pre-registration is required to receive the Zoom login credentials. Zoom participants will be muted and can submit questions and comments via Zoom's chat function.

Among the scheduled speakers will be:

• Kenny Grant, CEO of Band of Brothers and Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Temple in Savannha.

Topic: Integrating Faith, Religion, Culture & Diversity in our Community

• Lameisha Hunter Kelly, Executive Director of Strategic Business Development and Government Affairs at Effingham Health System

Topic: Diversity and Inclusion within the Field of Government

• Alfonso Ribot, President of the Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Topic: The Power of Latino Leadership through Culture, Inclusion and Contribution

• Wayne Dawson, Executive Director of Savannah-Chatham Fair Housing Council Inc.

Topic: Disability as a Dimension of Diversity

• April Brackin, Branch Manager / Consumer Lending Officer for Renasant Bank, and Christy Brackin, Human Resources Director for Five Star Savannah Square LLC

Topic: How Can Unconscious Bias Impact Diversity and Inclusion

• Anne Weisel, Headmaster of Lower School, St. Andrews School in Savannah

Topic: Diversity through the Lens of Education

• Emra Smith, CEO of the International School of Story

Topic: Welcoming and Blending International Cultures in Business, Workplace and Community.

Speakers are subject to change.